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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,211 and 745,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,211 and 745,626 is: 1,615,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,211 : 745,626 = 745,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,211/745,626 = 745,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,211x = 745,626 × 745,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,211x = 555,958,131,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,958,131,876/344,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,166.66

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